cadena — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
- strand noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
- string noun A thin cord or length of twisted thread, or a similar thin, flexible strand.
- stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
Senses
cadena is used for these senses in English:
- roller chain A type of chain drive used to transmit mechanical power in many kinds of machinery, such as conveyors and bicycles, consisting of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links and driven by a sprocket.
- strand (genetics) A nucleotide chain.
- string (countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
- stud (construction) A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.
chain — full definition
- noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
- noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
- noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
- verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.
strand — full definition
- noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
- noun A single thread or line within a larger story, plan, or set of events.
- verb To leave someone in a difficult situation, often without transport or resources.
- verb To run a boat or ship aground.